Malicious Code Injection in siregar-poke33: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165951: Malicious code in siregar-poke33 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
siregar-poke33 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The functionality of siregar-poke33 is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in siregar-poke33 stems from its inclusion in a broader malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siregar-poke33If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the siregar-poke33 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious code. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the siregar-poke33 package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing npm packages. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking proactive steps to remove affected packages, developers can safeguard their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
siregar-poke33 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially causing conflicts with legitimate packages and compromising the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the siregar-poke33 package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall siregar-poke33' and check for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
There is no patch available for siregar-poke33 as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
